Reading skills: fun ways to build interest



This painting is called the Phantom Crane.
It was done by the American painter W. H. Beard (1824-1900).

Buy two sticky-note pads which are large enough for your child to write short notes. You use one of the pads to stick notes in surprising places for your child to find: on the fridge, in the bathroom, on doors around the house, inside a book your child is reading, on top of a shirt your child likes to wear, in his chair at the table, in the car, etc.

Start out using easy words, say things like: I love you. Have a good day.Today is Monday. Did you eat the cookie, etc.

Slowly build toward more challenging words, like: Yesterday was cloudy and cold. Did you eat your vegetables? Did you hear the dog barking in the night? Did you hide my umbrella?  You can leave jokes, riddles, math problems, words with missing letters, etc.

Invite your child to leave you notes and give him the 2nd note pad. Be happy with any notes your child leaves for you. Appreciate the notes and praise your child's thoughtfulness and imagination; this will encourage both of these traits. 

I have created a few books to help your child be a star reading. My books teach a special comprehension method plus tricky phonics and tricky sight words. Lots of color pictures, lots of stories, and lots of smart skills.

I use ebay as my website. Search Instant Reading Help all my books will pop up for you. All books are brand new and include my contact info, email or call for help. Help your child be ready for any challenge!

Feel welcome to leave a question or comment.
Have a great day,  Mary Maisner